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Solar Eclipse is coming, are you ready? Watching a solar eclipse is a memorable experience, but looking directly at the eclipse can cause serious damage to your eyes. Staring at the sun for even a short period of time without wearing the right eye protection can cause damage to your retina permanently. It can even...

Let’s talk a little about cataract surgery. What it is, what treatment options are available, and what you can expect. What is cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is an operation to remove your eye’s lens when it is cloudy. The purpose of your lens is to bend (refract) light rays that come into the eye to...

1. What causes high eye or intraocular pressure? Your eye uses an intricate fluid outflow system to keep it balanced and healthy. At the center of this system is the trabecular meshwork. In patients with open-angle glaucoma, a blockage in the trabecular meshwork keeps the fluid in your eye from draining properly. When this happens,...

While it’s true that good nutrition is essential for long-term eye health, there can also be a more direct connection between food and eye safety. Make sure you know how to keep your eyes safe in the kitchen before you spend long hours on holiday meals. If you do injure yourself, see your ophthalmologist or...